Great Gate of Kiev & Hopak (Full Orchestra, arr. Edmund J. Siennicki) is a Grade 2 arrangement of Modest Mussorgsky’s famous The Great Gate of Kiev from Pictures at an Exhibition, combined with the lively Ukrainian folk dance Hopak. It begins with the triumphant, organ-like power of Mussorgsky’s majestic fanfare and transitions into a spirited, dance-like finale in true Ukrainian style. With bold brass, rhythmic percussion, and folk-inspired flair, this piece offers a dramatic and celebratory concert closer that’s both accessible and exciting for intermediate orchestras.
